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Planning in High Town

Approved
73%
261 of 341 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of High Town in the last 24 months, from Luton Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Luton Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around High Town

Postcode districts

LU1 289 applications in the last 12 monthsLU2 354 applications in the last 12 monthsLU3 290 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Luton Borough Council

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About High Town

High Town is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.

Property prices in High Town show an average sale price of £329,550, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Town planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near High Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 406 planning applications were submitted near High Town. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (92), discharge of conditions (89), outline applications (40). 26 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

45 planning appeals were lodged, of which 11 were allowed and 30 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Town?
In the last 24 months, 406 planning applications were submitted near High Town. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near High Town?
The average planning decision time near High Town is 85 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near High Town?
The planning approval rate near High Town is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Town?
The most common type of planning application near High Town is full planning applications, with 92 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Town?
You can search and track planning applications near High Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.